The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1007 - Oct 26 2024
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Oct 26, 2024 Discover the intriguing mission to explore the icy moon Europa and its potential for extraterrestrial life. Dive into the complexities of information adequacy and climate engineering solutions involving aerosols. Unpack the psychology of fear in horror entertainment, revealing its surprising benefits. Learn about the latest advancements in waterproof technology and the ongoing debate between device repairability and sleek design. Finally, engage in a lively challenge to identify fictional claims about ancient artifacts, sharpening your critical thinking skills.
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Adult Gymnastics
- Cara Santa Maria celebrated her 41st birthday and reflected on aging.
- She also tried adult gymnastics for the first time in 20 years, surprisingly regaining many of her skills.
GMO Misconceptions
- Steve Novella discussed receiving experience gifts, including a cooking class with a GMO-averse chef.
- He explained there are no GMO tomatoes, revealing the chef's misunderstanding of GMOs as anything 'unnatural'.
GMO Beliefs - Knowledge Deficit
- Anti-GMO beliefs are often due to misinformation, unlike climate change denial.
- Correcting these beliefs with factual information is possible, as they stem from incorrect ideas about GMOs and their regulation.